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Waltham
“Watch City”, is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 62,597. Waltham is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Waltham boasts being inclusive, diverse, and family-friendly.
About the City of Waltham
Living in Waltham offers residents an urban suburban mix and most residents rent their homes. In Waltham there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Waltham and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Waltham are above average and the property taxes are fairly low.
Location, Location, Location!
One of the best things about Waltham is its EXCELLENT location! It is 20 minutes from everything! Waltham is close to Rt-2, I-95, I-90 and Rt-128. You will be close to Walden Pond, Beaver Brook, and Belmont habitat. Waltham is also home to Brandeis and Bentley Universities
Ring Ring!
Did you know that the telephone was invented right here in Boston, and the first telephone call has its roots here? Waltham has been celebrating the innovation of the telephone with their Telephone Museum since 2012. From workshops to exploration centers, this is a great family-friendly activity!
Things to Do in Waltham
Tour Historic Waltham
- Waltham Watch Company opened its factory in Waltham in 1854, and was the first company to make watches on an assembly line. It won the gold medal in 1876 at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.
Gore Place - A historic country house with Federal Architecture
Stonehurst - The once-private estate of generous social justice advocates whose ancestors helped establish the democratic foundations of this country is now appropriately owned by the people of Waltham.
4 River Bridge had an old shipping company of Devon’s family.
Spotlight:
The Lyman Estate
The Lyman Estate Mansion & Greenhouses are among the oldest surviving greenhouses in the United States. The complex includes an 1804 grape house, 1820 camellia house, 1930 orchid house, and a 1840s sales greenhouse where you can buy plants to take home. Their expert horticultural staff offers advice and assistance with plant selection and culture. No matter the season, a visit to these picturesque greenhouses is a treat.
Dining Out
La Campania - Italian, Pizza
Fiorella’s – A Hidden Gem, great Italian Food
Gustazo Cuban Restaurant and Café - Authentic Cuban Inspired Cuisine, which is one of Devon’s favorites and also has a location in Cambridge.
Nzuko Restaurant
Banh Mi Oi Vietnamese Cuisine
Flourhouse Bakery
Waltham Property Tax Rates
1.11% or $11.14 per $1,000